Senior Crash Data Systems Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a Senior Crash Data Systems Expert to lead the development, integration, and management of road crash data systems for an EU‑funded technical assistance project supporting ECOWAS transport governance. The role will focus on creating harmonised data frameworks and evidence‑based monitoring tools across West Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deploy integrated road crash data management systems.
• Provide technical assistance on data collection methodologies, database management, and interoperability frameworks.
• Integrate police, hospital, licensing, insurance, and road infrastructure databases into unified platforms.
• Advise on harmonised crash data templates, standards, and analytics methodologies.
• Develop digital dashboards, reporting systems, and road‑safety monitoring tools.
• Prepare technical specifications, operational procedures, analytical reports, and system assessments.
• Ensure data quality, validation, and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Coordinate with transport institutions, police authorities, health agencies, ICT providers, and development partners.
• Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity‑building activities.
• Support monitoring, reporting, and analytical outputs related to road‑crash data management.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in information systems, transport engineering, statistics, data analytics, road safety, public health or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in road‑safety data systems, information systems or transport analytics.
• At least 7 years of experience specifically with crash data systems, data interoperability or road‑safety observatories.
• Proven experience on transport or road‑safety projects in developing countries, preferably Sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Experience with international development cooperation and donor‑funded programmes.

Required skills

• Database management and integration
• Data interoperability frameworks
• GIS and spatial analysis
• Digital dashboard development
• Road‑safety analytics methodologies